The diesel 100 years later. From scrappy newcomer to industry standard, the story of diesel-electric locomotives starts with CNJ No. 1000.

Sierra Northern Railway, based in Woodland, won a $4 million grant from the California Energy Commission Wednesday to design and build a hydrogen fuel cell switching locomotive at the Port of West ...

Five years after World War II ended, it became apparent to the railroads that steam locomotives were not the motive power of the choice. While a half dozen locomotive builders were assembling ...

The fatal train wreck that killed six employees at Spokane’s Parkwater rail yard a month earlier was caused by a shoddy switching procedure, which allowed a switch engine to use the main line track.

As the calendar turns to a new year, the rail industry remains laser focused on improving safety and reliability, with innovation and quality at the center. Jason Riggs, vice president of quality and ...

More than most machines, a steam locomotive's design reflects its intended use. There are reasons why high-speed passenger locomotives have tall driving wheels and two-axle leading trucks while ...

Oklahoma might surprise you with its rich railroad history that shaped the entire state. From vintage steam engines to ...